"I like interesting people and kids are really interesting people," he explained to The Associated Press last fall. "And if you didn't paint them in little blue, pink and yellow, it's even more ...

A “wild rumpus” is taking place at the Denver Art Museum and you are invited. Through February 17, 2025, “Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak,” spotlights the iconic 1963 children’s book written ...

'Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak' boasts more than 450 objects and artworks, tracing a rich creative life that extends far beyond his 1963 masterpiece. Courtesy: DAM / The Maurice Sendak ...

One of the most beloved illustrated children’s books of all time, Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are, has delighted readers since 1963. It sold over 19 million copies and has several ...

A retrospective highlighting the works and the imaginative life of the artist and author will run through Feb. 17 at the Denver Art Museum. “Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak” features around 450 ...

If you read Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak growing up, you're likely aware that it's about a young boy who is sent to bed without dinner. After arriving in his bedroom, though, he is ...

The realm of childhood is playfully populated by all sorts of surreal and spectacular beasties, the colorful and quirky critters that kids draw, paint, mold out of dough, and dream up for their ...

Forty-six years ago, Maurice Sendak wrote and illustrated a slim picture book that delighted many, troubled a few and toppled the conventions of children's literature. On 48 pages composed of just 10 ...

A new exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles shows how Maurice Sendak’s Jewish roots shaped his work, including the title of his most famous book, Where the Wild Things Are. “It’s ...

Movie analysts are predicting a big box-office haul for "Where the Wild Things Are" this weekend--a safe bet considering that the justly-praised children's picture-book on which it's based has been a ...